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Residents press supervisors on election integrity and overseas/military ballots; board urges legal route for evidence
Summary
Multiple public commenters raised concerns about ballot and registration counts, overseas and military ballots, and recent emergency state election rules; board members said they have met with registrar staff and directed people with evidence to the district attorney for investigation.
During public comment the board heard extended remarks from multiple residents alleging irregularities in voter registration and overseas/military ballots and urging supervisors to intervene in election certification.
Several speakers, including Cheryl (public commenter) and Roseanne DeCostanzo, described an emergency state law (cited in the remarks as AB 15390) and said its temporary rules allowed unsigned or late ballot envelopes to be accepted up to 28 days past Election Day. Commenters also cited apparent mismatches in registration totals and counts of overseas ballots, and urged the board to refuse or delay certification of results they described as "uncertifiable." One speaker demanded the chair's resignation and alleged local agency misconduct.
Board members responded repeatedly that the county has met with community members and the registrar of voters, and said county officials cannot investigate criminal allegations internally — those allegations should be taken to the district attorney. Chairman Wagner told the audience he and other supervisors have had multiple meetings with the registrar and emphasized that the board has not seen "courtroom ready" proof of fraud. Supervisor Foley echoed that line: if commenters have evidence of wrongdoing it must be taken to the district attorney's office for investigation.
Representative quotes: Elliot Seglin told the board, "I demand your resignation," in a long public comment about personal grievances and alleged agency misconduct. Another commenter said, "This is outrageous," describing apparent anomalies in overseas ballot counts. CEO Geary reminded the public of upcoming county public workshops and holiday closures and the board closed public comment after nine speakers.
Why it matters: Citizens persisted in pressing election‑integrity claims at a public meeting, and board members repeatedly urged that any criminal evidence be routed to the district attorney rather than treated as a matter for the board. The transcript records multiple allegations but no formal findings or actions by the board at this meeting.
